KOCH EXPLORATION COMPANY LLC Wells and Activity Summary
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Recent M&A activity 3 deals on file involving Koch Exploration Company, Llc
| Announced | Type | Headline | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Farm-In/Farm Out |
Foothills Exploration Farms In to Koch-Operated Bighorn Basin Projects
10,583 net acres |
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| Aug 2015 | Joint venture |
Emerald Oil, Koch Join Forces for Bakken JV Project
29,500 net acres |
$23M |
| Jul 2015 | Joint venture |
Nostra Terra Eyes 100% WI in Koch's Bighorn Basin Prospect
2,440 net acres |
$1M |
Industry news recent coverage mentioning Koch Exploration Company, Llc
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Apr 16, 2026Higher oil prices are not translating cleanly into a drilling response across U.S. shale, and company disclosures are starting to show why. The issue is not simply capital discipline. It is structural. A meaningful… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Apr 15, 2026In the span of fifteen months, three Japanese energy companies committed more than $10.3 billion to U.S. natural gas production assets — a buying spree that has transferred roughly 27% of Haynesville Shale output… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Apr 15, 2026The first quarter of 2026 has officially defined the "Barbell Era" of American oil and gas. While the total number of deals plummeted by 46% YoY (dropping to just 7 major transactions), the total deal value skyrocketed… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Apr 11, 2026Western Canadian M&A activity in Q1 2026 was characterized by a 87% decrease in total deal value compared to Q1 2025, totaling $0.8 billion C$ . However, transaction volume remained resilient with a 150% increase in… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Mar 23, 2026Energy Secretary Chris Wright stood in front of the largest gathering of oil executives in the world this morning and delivered a message that was equal parts market economics and wartime urgency: the price spike is… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
⚑ Same company across states: Koch Exploration Company, Llc
Curated alternate names for Koch Exploration Company, Llc (from ShaleExperts company records):
- KOCH EXPLOR CO LLC, KOCH EXPLORATION COMPANY, KOCH EXPLORATION COMPANY, LLC
KOCH EXPLORATION COMPANY LLC has 68 wells on file in Colorado.
Active in 10 counties — concentrated in Mesa, Adams, and Kit Carson.
Most recent well: C E SMITH in the WILDCAT field (Adams county) — last updated March 2026.
KOCH EXPLORATION COMPANY LLC county coverage
Counties where KOCH EXPLORATION COMPANY LLC has wells. Click any county for its local activity.
Recent wells
| Well Name | County | Last activity | Updates | API |
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| C E SMITH | Adams | 2026-03-18 | 05-001-07006 | |
| HORSESHOE CANYON | Mesa | 2026-03-18 | 05-077-08523 | |
| HORSESHOE CANYON | Mesa | 2026-03-18 | 05-077-08530 | |
| LOWE A | Kit Carson | 2026-03-18 | 05-063-05090 | |
| MONAGHAN A | Denver | 2026-03-18 | 05-031-06417 | |
| HORSESHOE CANYON | Mesa | 2026-03-18 | 05-077-08231 | |
| COLORADO STATE-D | Adams | 2026-03-18 | 05-001-07210 | |
| MONAGHAN A | Denver | 2026-03-18 | 05-031-06461 | |
| HORSESHOE CANYON 98 | Mesa | 2026-03-18 | 05-077-08521 | |
| BOX ELDER B | Denver | 2026-03-18 | 05-031-06416 |
Counties Worked by total wells in Colorado
Counties: Mesa, Adams, Kit Carson, Elbert, Logan, Washington, Denver, Bent, Archuleta, Arapahoe.
Top Oil & Gas Fields worked by KOCH EXPLORATION COMPANY LLC by total wells
Fields: Wildcat, Shire Gulch, Third Creek, Bronco Flats, Big Bend, Smoky Hill, Purgatoire, Roberts Canyon, Bugle, Holster.